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aoXTXEXTTS. First Pack-—Telegraphic Notes. Foreign News. Pht Kappa Notes. Communicated. Southern News. State News. Second Page.—Oh 1 Dearest, a poem.. The One* eyed Servant. She “Sot" Down on Him. John Bright on Indian Famines. learning to Voting Husbands. Law and BnsfneS* cards. Tuian Page. — •• The Mill twill 1 Never-, Orind Again,” a poem. The Dead Pope. Miscella neous and County advertisements. FOURTH Page. — Editorial Paragraph!. Hon. B. H. Hill. The Beligerent Wells. Is Athens Growing? An Active Deputy. Letter from Jefferson. Fifth Page.—Local Department kid Tdftcelfsl news paragraphs. SijtTH Page.—Watching the Old Year Out. Mis cellaneous adverrisemeuts. Seventh Page.—“ My Lords and Oentlemon,” the Salaries of English Officials. Miscellaneous advertisements. Eioiitii Page.—Agricultural Department. Com- raeroiat Market lleport. Miscellaneous Ad vertisements. k Lftst yea r, the.Phi-Kappa -Society was nearly doubled by the Dfcinos- tbenian in. membership.' This year, they are abOnt equal. We do not say this with the purpose of detract ing anything from our neighbors, but only to show our own prosperity. The members of the Phi-Kappa Society are pleased to welcome the return of their fellow-member, Mri Shields, an esteemed member el the Senior Class Withdrawal from col lege prevented Jklr. Shields grad uating two years ago.' A handsome majority of the Senior applicants for A. B., arc now Phi-Kappas. ATHENS, GEORGIA, MARCH 5, 1878. UWERSIIY OF GCQRGiA LIBRARY VOL. 62. Telegraphic? NoWs. On the 26th i at., the cotton factory of Amea Clark, of Augusta, was entirely destroyed By lire. The total loss is estimated at $40,000. President Haves has vetoed tho silver hill. The President’* veto messagewill be a very mild and conciliatory document, in which he will set forth his reasons for his action jn hinguage which can give offense to none, and which, it is expected, will almost disarm criti cism. > It is stated that in view of tho refusal of Judge'Whitaker to grant to, Anderson * new trial, another effort is being made to induce Federal interference in his behalf. It is not probable that anything can bo done other than to briug a pressure upon Gov. Nicholls.to par don him. When the legislative appropriation bill comes into the House, an amendment will be offered to prevent the payment of any por tion of money to eonvictod felons. The object will be to cut off Anderson’s salary as a-Federal office holder, as the President retains him iu his place. It is no,« decided that tho famous letter of the President to tho Attorney General, upon the subject of the Louisiana Returning Board, is never to bo given out for publication. The whole affair has been very nicely arranged, so far as the public records aro concernd<1. It is very probable that the original letter has been destroyed, as it has never reached ti:c files of JktjjtipartincntofJtwtlcc. . . ®*-|jiiraonse CiJmmhtec on 'Pacific ltiiilroads to-day directed a favorablo report on the hill to extend for ten years the time for the completion of the Northern Pacific Railroad. An amend ment has been made authorizing the company to issue bonds to the amount of $-25,000 on each mile of tho road, with tire assent of two-thirds of the bondholders. Senator Thurman is the unanimous choice of the Democrats of the Senate for the positiou of 1‘resident pro. tern. Mr. Southard, of Ohio, Chairman of the House Committee to revise the method ot elect ing the President and Vice-President, intro duced a bill proposing an amendment to the constitution, to he designated as article 16, pro viding that tho executive power shall be vested nud hereafter administered bv three Presidents, constituting a supreme executive council of three, to be elected by the qualified electors of each aud all of the States, and each to be taken from one of the three several prominent sec tions of the United States, known, one as the Western States, one as the Eastern and Middle States, and the other as the Southern States, and no two of whom shall be citizens of the same section or district of the country. The term of office t hall be six years, aud no Presi dent, having served a full term, shall be eligi ble for the second term, aud at the first election under this article the President from the Western district shall be elected for the frac tional term of two years, and the one from the Southern district for the fractional term of four years, aud the cue from tho Eastern and Middle district, for the full term of sixyears, and after tho first election one President shall be elected from one if the three several districts every two years. Instead of the Vice-President as now, the Senate shall every four years elect a President of the Senate who is not a member of that body, and who, as tho presiding officer, shall have and exercise all the authority hereto fore conferred on the Vice-President. The bill further provides that each of the Presidents shall receive compensation not exceeding $30,COO per year. Prince Charles threatens to abdicate if Rus al* persists in claiming Bessarabia. In Rus- aian circls, Prince • Gregory Stpurjlza is men tioned os a candidate, tor the throne of the principality, it is reported that the Roumani ans occupied IVidden, Sunday. ‘ M. Cagatniceano, Minister of Foreign Affairs, road in the-Sena'* to-eay a circular dispatch ofthf Roumanian GoveruroentSj appealing to the Powers to protect the integrity of Rouma- nla, and declaring that fee Government will never consent to compromise respecting that integrity. Prince Charles threatened abdica tion. A correspondent at Vienna announces that Count Andrassy will personally attend the conference, accompanied by the Austrian Min ister*. Notwithstanding the publication of the Russian conditions, public and official opinion were never so peaceful aenow. Count An- drussy, when proposing the vote of credit, Snnday, assured tho ministers there was very little chauee of its being used. : A Vienna correspondent states that the dif ferences between Russia and Turkey appear to be nearly settled by Russia consenting to a reduction of the indemnity one-fifth and tho extension of tlw period for the emigration of Mohammedans from Bulgaria to threo years. The Austro-Hungarian delegations will meet March 7th, previous to which the Cabinet Council will finally decide upon.the exact form of credit which tho Cabinet on Sunday resolved to. ask for. The present inclination seems to be to follow os a precedent the English sup- plimeninry vote as regards the- form and amount, but much depends on tho course ot eyents. Pour purlers seem to , have already commenced with Russia through the medium of Berlin, concerning the objectionable pointa in the Russian terms, csupccinlly those relative to Bulgaria. A St. Pctersburge correspondent says that the statement that Rrussia stipulates for'tlie ces sion of tix iron clads and the payment of the Turkish bonds in full to Russian, holders, is certainly false. A dispatch from Constantinople maintains that the passe in negotiations is owing to Russia insisting on the cession of the Turkish iron clads and the occupation of Constantinople. According to Constantinople advices, England |s prepared to respond such measure} by entering the Keck Sea. Germany is endeavor ing to mediate between England and Russia. The task has not been much facilitated by the publication of the pence .conditions. Official intelligence has been received that the Insurgents defeated two thousand Turks at KukuHs in Epirus, Monday, killed two hun dred. Atrieoupis, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will leave shortly on n special mission to the Courts of all the Powers. A Vienna dispatch says the idea of the re organization of Bulgaria, to bo supreintendent by an international commission, is attracting attention but it is very doubtful whether Russia would assent to any such proposal. A Berlin correspondent telegraphs that Russia proposes to appoint M. Bolabaroff, a Bulgarian, Governor of Bulgaria, subject to the control of the Russian commandant. The meeting of the conference is once mere doubtful, in consequence of the objections Jof Austria and England to Russia's proposed limitations of its programme. It is fully confirmed that the demand forcredit will not be brought before the Chambers. A much more hopeful impression prevails to-day. Satisfactory assurances were received last night from St. Pcrtersburg and Berlin. Russia Inis renounced the idea of the extension of Bulgaria to Saloniea, aud seems also inclined to renounce the Kalava boundary and to limit the period of military occupation of Bu garia, perhaps even to six months. A special says nothing is jknown in official circles of any stipulation touching the Egyptian tribute. Germany is preparing to send eight iron-clads to the Mediterranean in the event of war. The Phi.Kappa Society owes Mr, T. S. Mell a debtof gratitude for the efficient manner with which lie has discharged the duties of Librarian. The duties of this officer are necessa rily quite burdensome. Mr. Mell has been Librarian ever since, tve have been in college, apd we assert, with- out fear of any one attempting to gain-say it, that he has rendered uni versal satisfaction, both by bis kind ness ami his rigid conformance to duty. books,—let ns not forget or neglect the exercises of our Society. The Phi-Kappa resumed her meetings on the 2iuL From this time until we 9U*J»$fSSbr final examinations, let every one be present each Saturday and tfiSCgSLlively interest In the pro cccdin The Dcmcslheuian Society lias, this year, the privilege of choosing the commencement orator before the two Societies. We understand they contemplate electing Hon. Tolu "son Davis., W e hope they wilfe^ Davis’ fame as an orator, apart from other considerations, would render our commencement highly interest ing. lie has consented to make a commencement address in June, in one of our sister Stales, and probably would come to Georgia if elected. Foreign News. The internal aid committee at Constantinople published a statement that 6(y><0 re.ugces there are in danger of starvation. A Berlin special says that it is reported some of the governments have expressed themselves in favor of seporate negotiations instead of a conference. A Berlin special says the conference will probably not assemble before the first, as Prinos Gortschakoff alleges that lie will not he prepared sooner. It is officially aurounced the Cretans have commenced hostilities i:i Cydronta, upper ll.-om and Malaras, near Canea. Details aro wanting. A Gentle Hint.—In our style of climate, with its sudden changes of temperature—rain, wind and sunshine often intermingled in a single day—it is no wonder that our children, friends and relatives are so frequently taken from us by neglected colds, half the deaths resulting directly from this cause. A bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup kept about your home for im mediate use will prevent serious sick ness, a large doctor’s bill, and perhaps death, by the use of three or four doses. For curing Consumption, Hemorrhages Pneumonia, Severe Coughs, Croup or any disease of the Throat nr Lungs, its success is simple wonderful, as your druggist will tell you. Gemnau Syrup is now sold in every town and village on this continent Sample bottles for trial, 10c; regular size, 75. For sale !v R. T Brumby & Co. In matters ot conscience first thoughts arc best; in matters]£of prudence lust thoughts are best. After the public anniversary meet ing on the 2*2ud, the Pbi-Ivappas re paired to their Hall, and there listened to their private anuiversarian, Mr. G. Hartridge, of Savannah, Ga. whose well-rounded periods were full of sound sense and good advice. After the address <«f the private anniversa- rian, speeches were made by Dr. Tucker, Dr. Mell, and Profs. Waddell and Lumpkin. Dr. Tucker spoke with his usual point and force. Dr. Mell was as earnest, fervid and elo quent as ever. The speeches of Profs. Waddell and Lumpkin were over flowing with humor and pathos. We are sure all who heard these gentle men were pleased and encouraged. After the above gentlemen had spoken, Mr. E. S. Bishop was called for, who responded in his usual fe licitous manner. Advantages of the University. Much has lately appeared iu tho columns of the two Societies about tho inconveniences and grievances to which the students of the University are subjected. Those inspired with the commendable desire of legislating for the benefit of the University, have taxed t^r ingenuity in pointing out its defects. Every little circumstance objectionable to these would-be law givers, has been discussed. Such a “variety iu monotony,” was never before seen.- Indeed, to say more upon tJu4 aide of the subject, would now im$este a poverty of genius— certainly^of originality. And it is hut fair that both sides should have a hearing. The advantages which the University has ovei the other in stitutions in the Statu are so numer ous and sp manifold, that it is a hard matter tQ particularize. Without, then, wishing to make an invidious distinetinipas it occurs to us, first we would mention the lectures de livered tp the Settlor Class, hv Dr. Moll, on/;.parliamentary law. The iinpdrtanhV of this branch of study needs n o Irq vocaey of ours. The most spirited and most important dis- <uf nun vlvfU arise uponplm seiLlfcj cause of truth, often suffers because its supporters are unacquaiutcd with the rules governing deliberative as semblies. Tho students, besides hav ing tho advantage of these lectures of Dr. Mell, also organize at the close of the course a moot parliament. This is presided over by one of their own number, so that by means of it, they can become familiar with the practice as well as the theory of par liamentary law. In addition to the above, lectures arc delivered to the Settlor Class, on the Constitution of the United States, by Gen. Browne. Every young man in our country ought to he thoroughly informed as to the nature of the government un der which he lives. Gen. Browne has made the Constitution a special study ; hence, the value of tho knowl edge his lectures are capable of im parling. “There, is but one method,’’ said Sydney Smith, “and that is hard labor; and a man who will not pay that price for distinction, had better at once dedicate himself to the pur suit of a fox.” '‘Step by step/’ r^ads the French p-overb, “one goes very for.’’ “ Nothing,” saj*3 Mirabean, “ is im possible to a man who can and will. This is the only law of success.” “ Have you ever entered a cottage, or traveled in a coach, ever talked with a peasant in the field, or loitered with a mechanic at the loom,” asked Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton, “and found that each of these men had a talent yon have not, knew something you did not?” The most useless creature that yawned at a club, or idled in rage under tiie suns of Cala bria, has no excuse for want of in tellect. What men wand is not tal ent, but purpose; in other words, not the power to achieve, but the will to labor. STATE NEWS. Intermediate Examinations. Southern News. Richmond is preparing to build a grain elevator. Virginia killed only three railroad passengers last year. The delinquent taxes iu Memphis amount to over $2,000,000. Four hundred and ninety acres of wild laud in Coffee county, Ga., sold for $24. Twenty-six negroes, exclusive of children, left Gaston, North Carolina, last week, tor Kansas. Chattanooga is taking a census of her population, and tho most san guine think the number will run up gxlo.000 The intermediate examinations of the college classes closed on the 28tb, and every one has time to take breatb. The zeal with which the students entered into the contest for honors and diplomas, is worthy of hiuh commendation. The intermediates are an epoch in a college boy’s life. Upon the stand which is then made, his future position in his class is de termined. These examinations also remind us of the rapid flight of time. Five months of our college course is gone. Only five months more, and the present Senior Class will leave onr Alma Mater to bnffet the waves of fortune, and we hope, swim right on to success. Let us make good use of the opportunities that arc left us. But in the midst of our text [For the Southern- Banner. J Mr. Editor,—There is a truth in the slip cut from a paper and annexed below worth to a young man more than would he to him the whole cot ton crop of the South, for 1877, if turned into gold and deposited to his credit in bank. ’Tis a huge fallacy that genius is purely a native gift. Differences in mental endowment, there are unquestionably. But fully ninety-five percent, of genius is de termined “ Will r.nd Hard Work.” Fifth rate men are fifth rate men because they haven’t the will and the energy to make themselves otherwise. Hard Work.—“What is your secret?” asked a lady of Turner, the distinguished painter. He replied : “ I have no secret, madam, but hard work.” Says Dr. Arnold: “The difference between one man and another is not so much in talent as in energy.” “Nothing,” says Reynolds, “is denied well directed labor, and noth ing is to be attained without it.” “ Excellence in any department,” says Johnson, nineteen years fn the Tennessee pietii- tentiary for stealing 1,000 pounds of bacon. During Mr. Rainsfovd’s meetings in Richmond, Va., the women have so entirely taken possession of the house, that a night was s<-t when he preached to men only. The Supreme Court of Georgia has decided, “ for a man, without some innocent reason or excuse, to put his arm around the neck of another man’s wife, is an assault and battery.” Gen. P. M. B. Young, commiss ioner for the cotton States at the Paris exposition, is making a tour and collecting articles for exhibition. He informs the Atlanta Constitution that the whole South seems to be per fectly dead upon the subject, and un less a change be made very soon, will have no representation at the world’s fair. The appropriation is so small (only $150,000) that a great deal will depend on individval effort. Nashville American : Wah Hing, a Chinese laundryman, of Cherry street, applied to the county clerk yesterday for a license to marry a colored girl whom he employs in his laundry. The clerk refused to issue the license, as lie said it was prohibi ted by law. The Chinaman, after considering for awhile, remarked. “White© woman no have me, and you no lettee me have yellow gai; me go hackee to China.” The Savannah grand jury recom mend that all civil officers who, to discharge their duties effectively, aro compelled to be armed, he required to wear a belt and holster for weap ons, that they he seen—so that they may not violate a law themselves whilst enforcing obedience from others; and that all arrested persons found with concealed weapons oh their person he prosecuted for the offense, and the officer making the etui now be attained by the labor of a lifetime, but it is j discovery be required to prosecute, not to be purchased at a less price.” { on pain of dismissal from office.) —They now talk in Atlanta of an intcr-State military drill and rifle tournament', to come off May 10th. .. —There is not a single convict on the chain-gang, nor an inmate in the jail of Liberty county. —The Agricultural Convention has fixed the 28th of October as the open ing day for the State Fair. —Mr. Barrow, near Americus, foil from his wagon on a stump, and died a few days later from internal injuries. —Monroe oounty has paid in full her floating indebtedness and the in terest on her $8,000 worth of bonds. —A correspondent of the Monroe Adcertiser favors increasing the juris diction of llie Justices of the Peace. —The II :mi Courier regrets to learn tiiai sun’.c of Floyd’s farmers are buying supplies tints early iu the year. —A newly made and mysterious grave on the suburbs of Forsyth, lias been disturbing the populace of that village. —Albany has reduced the salary of one of her tire department en gineers, and t he corps is on a sort of a strike —Alexander Wilkins, a young man about seventeen years of age, shot himself at Americus, on Sunday night, and died of his wounds on Monday. —Mr. James Robinson, of Monroe o.>un.ly, died cn Thursday hist at .the IHHj^jjjHhlk^ldl'ed All A company of Western miners,, looking after mineral lands, will be in Gainesville in the course of a few weeks on a prospecting tour. —Mr. E, G. Harris, of Henry county, has ginned this season, upon liis steam gin, seven hundred and eighty bales ot cotton. —The Kimball is now owned by five parties, r.s follows: Gen. Roht. Toombs, one-ninth; Col. Tom Glenn, one-ninth; Mr. Joe Thompson, ones ninth ; Dr. Jos. Thompson, one-third, and Mr. Rice, of New York, one- third. —The Supreme Court has rendered a decision against the Atlanta Cotton Factory. The decision requires the factory to give bond with good se curities in a sunt equal to the full value of the machinery, and unless they can do this, the factory cannot start. —The Gainesville Eagle says: The tine hotel now being built at the White Sulphur Springs near Gaines ville, will be finished by the first of June next, in time to accommodate invalids from all parts of the South who will visit Northeast Georgia to breathe the pure air, and quaff the crystal waters to be found through out the whole Piedmont Range. —The Macon Telegraph and Mess enger says the Macon Memorial Asso ciation has agreed to one of the plans presented at the recent meeting, and thus describes it: “ The monument will consist of a pedestal about twenty feet in height, with a statue of a Con federate soldier on the summit abont ten feet in height. It will bo a very handsome monument. As soon fs a revised plan is made, it will he on exhibition at the Library. We un derstand that the Association had about five thousand dollars in cash or its equivalent, so that they will bo able to meet obligations to that amount without embarrassment,”